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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.41, 15,368.26 and 2,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.41, 15,368.26 and 2,849.70 is: 4,274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.41 : 15,368.26 = 2,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.41/15,368.26 = 2,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.41x = 15,368.26 × 2,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.41x = 43,794,930.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,794,930.52/10,245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.59

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